Engineering Support Manager - FTC

AG Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking an Engineering Support Manager - Projects for a 12 month fixed-term, on-site in Cumbernauld. You will drive technical compliance, bridge project delivery with factory operations, and ensure asset integration meets standards before handover.

You will lead site project meetings, manage CMMS documentation, and coordinate safety and regulatory requirements across capital and site-led initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical) with an apprenticeship.
• Experience in FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing with engineering compliance exposure.
• Knowledge of machinery safety, risk assessment, CDM 2015.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Mainsaver/Ultimo) and strong IT/data skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence, able to manage contractors.

Responsibilities

• Enforce technical compliance and safety standards across machinery and installations.
• Own and audit Technical Files and map manuals into CMMS before handover.
• Coordinate Capital CEAP framework and secure stage-wise sign-off.
• Represent Engineering at site meetings and track issues to closure.
• Handover assets to Operations with SOPs and risk assessments completed.
• Collaborate with OEMs/contractors to resolve commissioning snags using CI tools.

Skills

Engineering degree

FMCG experience

CMMS proficiency

Contractor management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Mainsaver

Ultimo

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Support Manager - Projects (12 month FTC)

Location: Cumbernauld

Contract and working pattern: Fixed Term Contract, On-site

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr Null?

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr Null and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract

What we’re looking for…

As Engineering Support Manager, you will drive technical compliance, bridge project delivery with factory operations, and safeguard our site engineering standards for all capital and site-led projects!

Acting as the dedicated engineering representative at site project meetings, you will ensure every new asset meets our strict company standards, risk profiles, and statutory regulations prior to operational handover. If you are a methodical engineering professional with a sharp eye for compliance, safety, and seamless asset integration in a fast-paced FMCG environment, we want to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Technical Compliance & Certification: Enforce compliance with company Management of Change (MOC ENG0019) standards, HS&E guidelines, and statutory regulations across all machinery and installations.
• Technical File Ownership: Manage, compile, and audit comprehensive Technical Files, ensuring all mechanical/electrical documentation and manuals are mapped into CMMS (Mainsaver / Ultimo) before handover.
• Capital Governance: Coordinate compliance across the Capital CEAP framework, ensuring project deliverables are rigorously reviewed and signed off at every stage of the lifecycle.
• Site Project Representation: Serve as the primary Engineering lead in all site-specific project meetings, proactively tracking and closing out technical, local, and installation issues.
• Handover & Operational Readiness: Facilitate smooth asset transitions to Operational Management, confirming SOPs, risk assessments, statutory compliance, and team training are complete prior to transfer.
• Issue Resolution & CI: Partner with OEMs, contractors, and local teams to clear pre- and post-commissioning snags using continuous improvement tools (5s, A3s, Fishbone, 5 WHYs) to optimise site OEE.

What you’ll bring...

• Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical core) combined with a recognized apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing with direct exposure to engineering compliance, commissioning and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of machinery safety, risk assessment methodologies, technical compliance frameworks, and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Practical proficiency with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like Mainsaver or Ultimo alongside strong IT and data skills.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage contractors and represent the department authoritatively across functional teams.

And it would also be great if you can demonstrate:

• An uncompromising "completer-finisher" mindset with sharp attention to detail when auditing technical drawings, dossiers, and safety files.
• A tenacious, structured approach to problem-solving, using analytical CI frameworks to resolve complex project snags and close documentation loops against tight timelines.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content

And much more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.